Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS vs McKinley William Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 911 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
510 students
McKinley William Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
306 students
| Measure | Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | McKinley William Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 618 | #1488 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16480 of 16,910 | #46018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 510 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 105.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley William Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 11.5).
- •McKinley William Sch does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 105.6%).
- •McKinley William Sch does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.0).
- •Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is the larger school with 510 students compared with 306.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS better than McKinley William Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley William Sch ranks higher (18.1 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS and McKinley William Sch?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS: 510. McKinley William Sch: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS and McKinley William Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is 605th of 618 and McKinley William Sch is 1488th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).